JEREZ TEST - DAY ONE Date Wednesday 17 February Track Circuito de Jerez Driver Michael Schumacher No of Laps 111 laps Best Lap Time 1:23.803 Kilometres Covered 492km Track Length 4.428km Weather Intermittent rain showers Ambient Temperature Maximum 17°C Track Temperature Maximum 21°C The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team beg ... Continue reading
News: Extreme Outback Offers Compact Tire Plug Kit
To see the latest news from Extreme Outback Products, please visit http://www.morr-ink.com/EOB/EOBreleases.htm Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1102534218934&ea=submit %40theautochannel.com&a=1102882471859 This email was sent to submit@theautochannel.com by tom@morr-ink.com. Instant removal wit ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Appoints Draftfcb As Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Agency of Record in U.S.
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 17 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has selected Draftfcb Chicago as its new CRM agency of record for the U.S. In this capacity, Draftfcb will have full Customer Relationship Management responsibility for the Volkswagen brand and its family of products. "Draftfcb proved they hav ... Continue reading
NEC Electronics Introduces 14 New 8-bit MCUs for Automotive Dashboard Applications
KAWASAKI, Japan & SANTA CLARA, Calif. & DUESSELDORF, Germany--NEC Electronics today announced the availability of 14 new All Flash™ microcontrollers (MCUs), the 78K0/Dx2 product series with simple gauges. The new offering includes a wide range of peripherals with either 80 pins or 64 pins and memory capacity ranging ... Continue reading
BioFlorida Launches Foundation to Foster Bioscience Education and Collaboration
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--BioFlorida, the statewide trade association founded in 1997 to advance Florida’s bioscience industry, has approved a plan to launch The BioFlorida Institute, a not-for-profit foundation focused on education, professional development and industry resources. The Institute, working in partnership ... Continue reading
#44 Ansell/Menards Ford - Palm Beach Int'l Raceway Preview
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All-female first-round matchup will highlight Troxel's In-N-Out Funny Car
All-female first-round matchup will highlight Troxel's In-N-Out Funny Car PHOENIX (Feb. 20) -- Although the time sheet might not show it, Melanie Troxel and the her brand-new In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car made considerable progress during three qualifying runs at the 26th annual Arizona NHRA Nationals. Tr ... Continue reading
Battle of teammates on tap for Morgan Lucas Racing
Battle of teammates on tap for Morgan Lucas Racing PHOENIX (Feb. 20) -- For just the second time, Morgan Lucas Racing teammates Morgan Lucas and Shawn Langdon will race one another in Top Fuel action. After two days of qualifying, which was shortened one round by rain, Langdon ended up sixth overall with a 3.857 at 315 ... Continue reading
Beckman collects No. 7 in Phoenix qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN COLLECTS NO. 7 IN PHOENIX QUALIFY ... Continue reading
Capps puts NAPA Dodge in sixth in Phoenix qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS PUTS NAPA DODGE IN SIXTH IN PHOENIX ... Continue reading
Defending event champion Coughlin to start seventh in Phoenix (NHRA/JEGS)
Defending event champion Coughlin to start seventh in Phoenix PHOENIX (Feb. 20) -- Four-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will begin defense of his Arizona NHRA Nationals title from the No. 7 position after posting a steady 6.641-second pass at 208.94 mph in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt during qualifying at Fir ... Continue reading
Hagan slips to second in final Phoenix qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN SLIPS TO SECOND IN FINAL PHOENIX QU ... Continue reading
HP and Tesco Sign Agreement to Roll Out HP ML1000D Dry Lab Technology Across All Tesco Extra Stores
PALO ALTO, Calif.--HP today announced an agreement with Tesco to roll out HP ML1000D dry lab technology across 140 Tesco Extra stores beginning in April. “D41: Commercial Imaging: Fabric and Other Profitable Substrates for Inkjet Printing” The expansion of the companies’ photo business relationship will allow all ... Continue reading
Indy yields a pair of third-place finishes for GEICO Powersports Honda team
Indy yields a pair of third-place finishes for GEICO Powersports Honda team INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 20) -- Supercross veteran Kevin Windham thrilled a capacity crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night by leading 11 laps of the main event before eventually taking third place. Supercross Lites rookie Justin Barcia had a thri ... Continue reading
Jada Inventory Update Week of 2/22 - 2/26/2010
[http://www.ymctoys.com/index.cfm] [http://www.ymctoys.com/item.cfm?do=detail&item=11300-1B] Weekly InStock Report For The Week of 2/22 - 2/26/2010 1:18 Scale "BIGTIME KUSTOMS" Series Master Unit ETA / Case Item No. UPC Description (Window Box) Pack Price Note Qty. 91781 801310 - 917817 2006 Chevy Camaro Concept 6 pc $ ... Continue reading
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2010 NHRA Saturday Qualifying Summary2nd of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 26th annual NHRA Arizona NationalsFeb. 19-21, 2010Firebird International RacewayChandler, Ariz. (Phoenix) * * * *Team John Force Racing Qualifying Highlights: John Force grabs 132nd no. 1 qualifier… ... Continue reading
BENSALEM, Pa.--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Smith International, Inc. (“Smith International” or the “Company”) related to the Company’s reportedly advanced negotiations to be acquired by Schlumberger Limited (a/k/a Schlumb ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil drag race team ready for Phoenix eliminations
Lucas Oil team ready for Phoenix eliminations; Langdon qualifies sixth in Top Fuel, Morgan 13th in Pro Stock  PHOENIX (Feb. 20) -- During qualifying through the first two races of the season, Shawn Langdon main goal with his Lucas Oil/Speedco Top Fuel dragster has been to be consistent and qualify in the top half o ... Continue reading
McClenathan secures fifth place in Phoenix qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MCCLENATHAN SECURES FIFTH PLACE IN PHOENI ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Starting Ninth in Arizona, Anderson Works with NHRA to Resolve Issues with Racing Surface Event: Arizona NHRA Nationals Location: Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ Day/Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 The second day of qualifying at the Arizona Nation ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Line Qualifies Fifth in Phoenix, Keeps Wary Eye on Racetrack Event: Arizona NHRA Nationals Location: Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ Day/Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Jason Line and the Summit Racing team faced several challenges heading into the ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN TO FACE JOHN FORCE IN PHOENIX FIN ... Continue reading
Capps reaches quarterfinals in Phoenix
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS REACHES QUARTERFINALS IN PHOENIX CH ... Continue reading
Hagan ousted in quarters by teammate in Phoenix
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN OUSTED IN QUARTERS BY TEAMMATE IN P ... Continue reading
McClenathan will face Doug Kalitta in Phoenix final round on Monday
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MCCLENATHAN WILL FACE DOUG KALITTA IN PHO ... Continue reading
Phoenix's Brett Hewson named second NAPA AUTO PARTS Honorary Crew Member of 2010 NHRA season
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps (left) and Brett Hewson at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Photo credit: AutoImagery.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb ... Continue reading
Rare holeshot loss sends Coughlin packing (NHRA/JEGS)
Rare holeshot loss sends Coughlin packing PHOENIX (Feb. 21) -- Four-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has made a living at the starting line of NHRA drag races, routinely cutting down his opponents with superior reaction times at the Christmas Tree. He is considered by most to be one of the best pure drivers in ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Miss Second Round by 12 Feet
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 26th Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, AZ February 19-21, 2010 Race 2 of 23 BOB TASCA III AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE FORD SHELBY MUSTANG MISS SECO ... Continue reading
Troxel gets star treatment in Phoenix before bowing to Force Hood
Troxel gets star treatment in Phoenix before bowing to Force Hood PHOENIX (Feb. 21) -- Melanie Troxel's first round match-up with Ashley Force Hood Sunday at Firebird International Raceway was so highly anticipated that ESPN's vaunted Sportscenter program featured the pending battle of female Funny Car drivers througho ... Continue reading
Photo of Risi-Krohn Ferrari at Sebring
PHOTO CAPTION; The No. 61 Risi-Krohn Ferrari 430 GT of Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jonsson and Eric van de Poele at Sebring International Raceway ****************** If you wish to be removed from the list, please reply to this release and type “REMOVE�?? in all caps in the subject heading. Thank you. ... Continue reading
Risi Competizione and Krohn Racing Partner Again in 2010
Risi Competizione and Krohn Racing Partner Again in 2010 Houston, TX – February 23, 2010. Krohn Racing and Risi Competizione, the 2008 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT2 Championship winning team, announce their continuing partnership for three races in 2010. Krohn will be competing in the No. 61 Ferrari 430 GTE ... Continue reading
Chicago is Worst City for Auto Repair
AutoMD.com Report Measures Affordability, Price Disparity Range and Shop Integrity CARSON, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Chicago, Illinois ranked last overall in AutoMD.com's Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Report, the first study ever to analyze how the top-50 most populated U.S. cities stack up when it comes to providing cons ... Continue reading
Force Protection to Announce Fiscal Year-End 2009 Results
LADSON, S.C.--Force Protection, Inc. today announced that it will release financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, on Monday, March 8, 2010, after the market close. A conference call to discuss those results will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day and will include comments from Michae ... Continue reading
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today reported its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the period ended December 31, 2009. For the fourth quarter of 2009, the company reported revenue of $417.9 million as compared with fourth quarter 2008 revenue of $396.2 million, an increase of 5%. Adjusted EBI ... Continue reading
Kia Borrego Given 'Best Bet' Distinction by The Car Book 2010
Borrego Recognized for Safety and Value in Car Buying Guide's 30th Edition - Vehicles rated on overall value including safety features, fuel economy and cost of ownership - Kia Motors honored for fifth consecutive year IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 25 -- After recently announcing its 15th consecutive year of increased market sh ... Continue reading
Concours of America at Meadowbrook
Meadow Brook Event Announces New Developments for 2010 âMeadow Brook Concours dâEleganceâ changes its name to âConcours dâElegance of America at Meadow Brookâ James McCarter is the newly-appointed Executive Director of the event 2010 eventâs featured automobile classes announced TROY, ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has increased the price it will pay for its 8-3/4% Notes due 2012 that are tendered pursuant to its previously announced tender offer for up to $175 million aggregate principal amount of ArvinMeritor's 8-3/4% Notes due 2012. The Total Consideration for ... Continue reading
By Filling Up on Free Corn, Bikers Feed Those in Need
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Bikers countrywide can help their communities by chowing down on free corn. For the second year in a row, America’s number one motorcycle insurer is giving away hot roasted corn on the cob at motorcycle rallies across the country and encouraging people to make a small donation to their local f ... Continue reading
CarLocate.com Extends Support for Corrie Stott Racing in NASCAR Nationwide Series Races
CarLocate.com Will Sponsor No. 02 Car in Las Vegas and Bristol Races DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- CarLocate.com, a nationwide new and used car search Web site, today announced that it has extended sponsorship of the Corrie Stott Racing team through the end of March 2010. CarLocate.com will be primary sponsor of Corrie Stot ... Continue reading
Fitch Upgrades TRW's IDR to 'B+'; Outlook Positive
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings upgrades TRW Automotive's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B+' from 'B'. Fitch's ratings actions include: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) upgraded to 'B+' from 'B'. TRW Automotive Inc. --IDR upgraded to 'B+' from 'B'; --Senior secured revolving credit facility upgraded ... Continue reading
Fix Your Toyota Recall at Fitzgerald Auto Mall Today
Get Recall Repairs Now Regardless of Where You Bought Your Vehicle GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 26 -- The Toyota Service Center of Fitzgerald Auto Mall is pleased to announce increased capacity to repair recalls on affected models of Toyotas. Any Toyota owner can call to make an appointment, regardless of where you purchase ... Continue reading
GM Supports Event Data Recorder (EDR) Mandate to Improve Vehicle Safety
DETROIT, Feb. 26 -- General Motors applauds Representative Gene Green (D-TX) for his support of a Federal mandate to install Event Data Recorders (EDRs) in all new vehicles. EDRs can provide important crash related data that will help promote vehicle and occupant safety on America's roads. "Broad EDR application and co ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell to Meet with Auto Dealers to Discuss His Plan for Fairer Tax System
Governor Edward G. Rendell will meet with members of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, at 3311 Swede Rd., East Norriton, to discuss his plans for a fairer tax system that will address future budget gaps. Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 27 - 1 p.m. Location: Automobile De ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: News from JAMA ASIA - Volume 38
February 26, 2010 JAMA UPDATE NEWS [ http://www.jama-english.jp/ ] =========================================================== News from JAMA ASIA - Volume 38 [ http://www.jama-english.jp/asia/news/2010/vol38/article1.html ] [Article 1] JAMA's recommendations on Bio-fuels: Bio-ethanol and Bio-diesel (FAME) Sustainable ... Continue reading
Mr. Clean(R) Coming to Shine Cars in Texas; New Dimension in Car Washes Seeks Local Entrepreneurs
Buff Man of Clean Plans 20-25 Car Wash Franchises in Houston and Dallas/FW, and about 800 Jobs CINCINNATI, Feb. 26, 2010 -- Mr. Clean, internationally-recognized for his buff build, bald head and tough stance on clean, is coming to Texas, aiming to make cars sparkle and customers smile. With 15 locations already under ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Pricing of $500 Million of Senior Notes
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced that it priced $250 million of senior notes due 2017 and $250 million of senior notes due 2020 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the ... Continue reading
Atlas Energy, Inc. Reports Operating and Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009
PITTSBURGH--Atlas Energy, Inc. (“Atlas” or “the Company”) today reported operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009. Fourth Quarter Highlights The five most recent horizontal Marcellus Shale wells turned into line before the end of the fourth quarter were assigned proved reserves ... Continue reading
Frank Kimmel Prepares for Tire Kingdom 150
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NEC Electronics Announces Four New Intelligent Power Devices for Automotive Lighting Applications
KAWASAKI, Japan & SANTA CLARA, Calif. & DUESSELDORF, Germany--NEC Electronics (TOKYO: 6723) announced today, four new intelligent power devices (IPDs), the µPD166017, µPD166019, µPD166020 and uPD166021. Each high-side IPD is applicable for automotive lighting and other critical vehicle loads. Designed for on-board e ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 26 -- Three major stories from the March 2 issue of Automotive News are outlined below. On page one, Automotive News Washington Reporter Neil Roland looks at how lawyers for the rejected General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group dealerships plan to use emotional appeals to give them an edge in upcoming arbitr ... Continue reading
Vanco and LUKOIL Discover Gas-Condensate and Oil at Dzata-1
ACCRA, Ghana--Vanco Ghana Ltd. (Vanco), together with LUKOIL Overseas Ghana Ltd. and GNPC, announces that the Dzata-1 exploration well drilled on the Cape Three Points Deep Water Block located offshore the Republic of Ghana has discovered a significant hydrocarbon accumulation based on the results of drilling, wireline ... Continue reading
WEST POINT, Ga., Feb. 26 -- Officials with Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), Inc. were joined by dignitaries from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, the State of Georgia, and local city and county officials to celebrate the official grand opening of Kia's first-ever U.S. automobile manufacturing plant in West Poi ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Says Toyota Crisis Taking Its Toll on Brand Loyalty
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The intense publicity surrounding Toyota's recent recalls seems to be having a pronounced effect on the company's image among its current customers. That's the news from a recent follow-up to the Consumer Reports 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey. Among consumers who dri ... Continue reading
Shell and IBM Target Oil and Natural Gas Recovery
HOUSTON and ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 26 -- Shell and IBM today announced a research collaboration that aims to extend the life of oil and natural gas fields. Shell sees potential to reduce the time and money required to model its reservoirs. IBM's long-standing analytics and simulation experience will meet Shell's strong sub ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1c51b9/fuel_cell_vehicles) has announced the addition of the "Fuel Cell Vehicles" report to their offering. For a decade or more, Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) have been touted as the next big thing in automobiles. Now, with fleets of FCVs in the hund ... Continue reading
Alvaro Parente gets a hard fought 6th place (Press-Release)
Good afternoon, Attached to this email you can find, for publishing purposes, the press-release: Alvaro Parente gets a hard fought 6th place Alvaro Parente ended the first GP2 Asia race of the Bahrain event in the sixth place, after a difficult performance, giving to Scuderia Coloni its first points of the season. ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Free State 500 Telecast This Weekend
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 26, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Grays Harbor Keeping it Family Fun
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 26, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
BARCELONA TEST - DAY TWO Date Friday 26 February 2010 Track Circuit de Catalunya Driver Michael Schumacher No of Laps 85 laps Best Lap Time 1:21.689 Kilometres Covered 396 kms Track Length 4.655 kms Weather Warm and sunny Ambient Temperature Maximum 20°C Track Temperature Maximum 28°C Michael Schumacher was at the wh ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Acts to Resolve Pending Legal Actions
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 26 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton announced today that it has entered into a Stipulation of Settlement that, if given court approval, will resolve over 65 class-action lawsuits that have been filed against Briggs & Stratton and other engine and lawnmower manufacturers alleging, among ... Continue reading
Design the Car, Build the Car, Test the Car and Compete in the Car: 2010 Baja SAE Carolina
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Build an off-road Baja car from scratch; design it so it can go through mud and up steep hills; and do it within a budget. That is the challenge facing the nearly 100 collegiate engineering teams from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, that will comp ... Continue reading
Lexus and Scholastic Announce Lexus Eco Challenge #2 Winners
All Winning Teams Invited to Participate in the Final Challenge for $270,000 in Grants and Scholarships TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Creating rain gardens, building a biodiesel processor, and promoting the use of solar chimneys were some of the actions taken by the winning teams in the second round of the Lexus Eco Cha ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , received the 2009 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY), winning the Grand Award in the “Mega” category for companies with more than 750 employees. Oshkosh was selected as the top company in this annual state-wide competition among Wisconsin-ba ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/19a2c2/egypt_retail_repor) has announced the addition of the "Egypt Retail Report Q1 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Egypt Retail Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, retail a ... Continue reading
SYSPRO President Honored by Leading Supply Chain Magazine
COSTA MESA, Calif.--SYSPRO USA, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, today announced that SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti has been selected as a “Pro to Know” in the Provider category by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Benadretti has b ... Continue reading
Target Race Carts Release with Image
NEWS RELEASE Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 8500 Westmoreland Drive * Concord, NC 28027 USA Phone (704) 662-9642 www.earnhardtganassi.com <http://www.earnhardtganassi.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Shayna Keller at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, (704) 902-8381 Target Race Carts Set to Debut at Las Vegas Mot ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results; Reports Net Income
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 26, 2010 -- Full-Year 2009 Financial Summary -- Product sales of $6.42 billion - down $2.7 billion from prior year -- Net income of $128 million - up $809 million from prior year -- Adjusted EBITDA of $454 million - up $96 million from prior year -- Cash generated by operating activities ... Continue reading
Volvo: EU Funding for Competence Enhancement
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “Industrikompetens i väst”, a jobcentre project specialising in industrial jobs and involving Volvo Cars, AB Volvo and several suppliers, has been granted 18 million kronor by the European Social Fund (ESF). The funds are earmarked for competence enhancement. Through increased cooperati ... Continue reading
Ford Invests $155 Million in Fuel-Efficient Engines; Adds Jobs with Cleveland Plant No. 1 Upgrade
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 -- -- Ford investing $155 million in Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 and adding 60 jobs -- Investment supports new fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine for 2011 Mustang that delivers an expected best-in-class 30 mpg highway and 305 horsepower -- The 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V-6 is one of nine new engines an ... Continue reading
Washington DC February 27, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said Thursday that General Motors Co.'s new chief executive, Edward Whitacre Jr., is overpaid. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., said Whitacre's $9 million pay package, which includes $1.7 million in cas ... Continue reading
Infiniti's First Diesel Compact Crossover: Torque Show King
Infiniti today releases the first photographs of its new compact diesel crossover, a dynamic all-wheel driver with the power and torque to take on anything in its class ... Continue reading
Maserati Steals The Show On Menswear Day At London Fashion Week
As the success of menswear showcase during London Fashion Week grows, Maserati GB was proud to lend its support to AMCK Models, London's only specialist men's model agency. ... Continue reading
Maersk CEO apologizes for misdiagnosing market
TORONTO -- In a recent letter to customers, Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding says shippers and ocean carriers alike are "experiencing an instant change in the market" which has led to volatility and made business-as-usual impossible. "We realize that this abrupt change in market conditions has not been managed well by us ... Continue reading
Fiat Doblo Natural Power: 2010 Geneva Auto Show
TURIN, Italy â Fiat's stand at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show will espouse eco-friendly themes, with the Doblo Natural Power and new Twin-Air two-cylinder engine. The latest edition of the Doblo people mover is equipped with a dual-fuel supercharged 1.4-liter T-Jet engine that can run on gasoline or natural gas. The en ... Continue reading
BMW to launch new model by year-end
CHENNAI: German car maker BMW will start rolling out its third model - BMW X1 - from its Indian plant near here by the end of this year, a company official said Thursday. "The proposed model is scheduled to be launched by the end of this year. The new model will join BMW 3 and BMW 5 series models rolled out from the In ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Restructures Fleet Team To Focus On Leasing Market
Volkswagen Fleet Services has undergone a team restructure to increase the focus and service offered to the contract hire and leasing market. ... Continue reading
Nissan and Playstation GT Academy 2010 is go!
Nissan and PlayStations quest to unearth real racing talent from the virtual world of the successful Gran Turismo race simulation games enters a crucial phase today. The 18 winners from across the 17 participating countries will gather at the famous Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, UK. ... Continue reading
It's hares that are supposed to go mad in March, but this year it's SsangYong dealers who have gone positively bonkers. ... Continue reading
Prices Announced For All-New Fiat Doblo
Pricing for the new Fiat Doblo range has just been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK ... Continue reading
Blueefficiency Exhibition Points Way To Cleaner Automotive Future
An enlightening new exhibition on the green future of the motor car has been opened at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Dealer of the Year Awards
In recognition of excellence displayed consistently throughout the year, Motorline BMW and Jeff Tracy BMW have been announced as exclusive winners of the prestigious BMW Dealer of the Year Award for 2009. ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: New Alfa Giulietta to Make Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - February 26, 2010: In Alfa Romeo's Centenary year, the new Alfa Giulietta is the undisputed star of the Alfa Romeo stand at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). With the new car â capable of demonstrating great agility over the most demanding routes, and providing comfort on everyday roads â ... Continue reading
Highest Achieving MINI Garages Take Out MINI Excellence Award
Australia's highest achieving MINI Garages have been honoured in the annual MINI Excellence Awards. ... Continue reading
Audi Adds New Models to Progressive Performance Portfolio
With it's February 2010 introduction of the new A4 2.0 TDI e model, as well as two new models with Start-Stop, energy recuperation and a new Driver Efficiency Program, Audi Australia has once again shown it's commitment to employing Progressive Performance for sustainable motoring in Australia. ... Continue reading
New CEO for Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) today announced the current Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Mr Masahiko Takahashi, will become President and CEO, following Mr Robert McEniry's decision to step down as of 31 March 2010, to pursue other business interests. ... Continue reading
Toyota Starts Rolling Out Deals to Attract Buyers
Washington DC February 25, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that even as Toyota executives face a grilling from lawmakers this week, the auto maker is trying to win over a bigger audienceâconsumersânot just with words, but with deals. The Wall Street Journal reports that Toyota has sweetened lease deals on ... Continue reading
Audi Launches Australia's Most-Efficient Mid-Size Sedan
Audi Australia is set to unleash the most-efficient mid-size sedan in Australia with the local launch of the new A4 2.0 TDI e model this week. ... Continue reading
Nissan Financial Services Challenged on Auto Captive Finance Business Model
The auto finance industry was represented at the inaugural ANZ Debt Conference held on 18 February. ... Continue reading
2010 Jaguar XF - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
THEREâS A NEW JAG AND ITâS ON THE PROWL! By Marty Bernstein Rumors of the extinction the iconic British automotive brand are false. Jaguar is back and better than ever with the new 2010 Jaguar XF, This is not docile, demure or dainty pussy cat. This is a true Jaguar that honors its 75 years, but looks to the ... Continue reading
All-New CR-Z Hybrid Vehicle Introduced in Japan
Tokyo, Feb 25, 2010; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the all-new CR-Z hybrid vehicle will go on sale in Japan on Friday, February 26, 2010. CR-Z combines a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and Honda's proprietary Integrated Motor Assist(TM)(IMA(R)) system, and creates fusion between futuristic and dynamic styling and exhil ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne Makes World Debut In Geneva - VIDEO ENHANCED
The new generation Porsche Cayenne will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2. Each model in the Cayenne range is a trend-setter in terms of efficiency and output and, compared with the former models, offers an increase in fuel economy of up to 23 per cent with more performance. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Welcomes Government Subsidy for Electric Vehicles
LUTON, England, February 25, 2010 -- Vauxhall today welcomed the announcement made by Lord Adonis and Pat McFadden in relation to the grant subsidy available for electric vehicles. Duncan Aldred, Managing Director of Vauxhall, said `Vauxhall applauds the Government's commitment to electric drivetrain technology and wil ... Continue reading
Honda Reaches 100,000-unit Milestone in Indiana with Production of Civic at HMIN
GREENSBURG, Ind., Feb. 25 -- Associates at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) today produced the 100,000th Civic in Indiana. HMIN began production* on October 9, 2008. "This milestone is based on the commitment our Honda associates in Indiana make every day to build products of the highest quality for our custo ... Continue reading
New Mustang With New Powertrains in High Demand
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25 -- -- Orders for the 2011 Ford Mustang approach 11,000 in first month order banks are open - triple the number of orders that the 2010 Ford Mustang had at the same point in its launch -- 2011 Mustang V-6s are 50 percent of all orders, up 19 percent versus initial orders in 2010 -- First-ever Mu ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Summit to Promote Propane AutoGas Vehicle Conversions for Fleets
Alliance AutoGas representatives will discuss the advantages of retrofitting gasoline vehicles to run on AutoGas ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25 -- Leading fleet industry speakers will gather next week at the Propane Engine Fuel Summit to discuss the benefits of AutoGas as an engine fuel. The summit, available via live Webcas ... Continue reading
CAMARILLO, Calif.--Transonic Combustion announced today that as a finalist in the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E program, it has been invited to showcase its energy efficient automotive technology at the inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. At the Summit, the company will present its fuel injection technology ... Continue reading
New State Farm(R) Mobile Application Can Help BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Feb. 25 -- State Farm today announced the release of an iPhone® and iPod® touch application to complement its successful Steer Clear® Safe Drivers Discount Program. The Steer Clear application gives young drivers a convenient way to complete the Steer ... Continue reading
Dear Media Friends, It is with great pleasure that I am sending you our latest press release regarding the launch of our new Luxury Saloon at the Geneva Motor Show on 2nd March 2010. I have enclosed small resolution pictures in 300ppi as well as a selection of high resolution pictures in 300ppi. Kindly notify me should ... Continue reading
Darrell Waltrip Says 'Boogity, Boogity, Boogity' to Chicken Soup for the Soul: NASCAR
Best-selling series revs up for a new NASCAR Library Collection title COS COB, Conn., Feb. 25 -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, puts three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Darrell Waltrip in the driver's seat for the next NASCAR book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: NASCAR, 101 stories of Family, Fortitude ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 785,000 units, a 14.2 percent increase from February 2009 and a 12.9 percent increase from January 2010, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “Hyundai and Nissan are predicted t ... Continue reading
For automotive suppliers: first EDI-agnostic OFTP2 solution
Hello, Volvo, VW and other automotive OEMs are transitioning and in some cases mandating the new OFTP2 protocol for supply chain communications, presenting a challenge for automotive suppliers who must comply with the new standards. SEEBURGER has released the first ODETTE-certified solutions that can be used with any E ... Continue reading
IBM Scientists Use Analytics to Break Traffic Gridlock With Personalized Trip Information
Opens New Center for Smarter Transportation Systems WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- At a smarter transportation-focused event today in Washington, D.C., IBM announced a new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock. IBM researchers are using advanced analytics to develop ada ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Innovative Federal-Mogul 'Smart Choice(TM)' Campaign Features Special Offers On Longer Lasting, Better Performing Auto Parts Date(s): 2/25/2010 10:08:45 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here -------- ... Continue reading
Next-Generation Porsche Cayenne Led by Intelligent, Powerful Hybrid
All-new SUV debuts in Geneva with more room, technology, performance, and significantly less weight and fuel consumption ATLANTA, Feb. 25 -- Led by a technologically advanced full hybrid model, the all-new, next-generation Porsche Cayenne sport-utility vehicle will debut at the Geneva motor show in early March. In line ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco will participate in the JP Morgan Global High Yield and Leveraged Finance 2010 Conference to be held in Miami Beach, Florida on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Tenneco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ken Trammell, will present at 2:00 pm ET. Tenneco's presentation will be au ... Continue reading
Visteon's Global Electronics Platforms Launched on Shanghai GM's Chevrolet New Sail
SHANGHAI, Feb. 25, 2010 -- A Visteon Corporation joint venture based in China has launched an instrument cluster and audio systems on Shanghai General Motors' new small car, Chevrolet New Sail. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics (YFVE) - the electroni ... Continue reading
Raser Chairman Delivers Testimony at Congressional Hearings on Electrification of Transportation
WASHINGTON--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today that Raser Chairman Kraig Higginson testified before the United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, February 23, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The hearings were called by Subcommittee Chairman Senator ... Continue reading
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